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Not simple or magical as it looks
First the bright side.Acting:-
I may give 15/10 if possible. I first decided to watch because JI Chang Wook looked extra cute here, but on second thought I think that is because he understood the Ri-Eul well, the always-bright magician with concrete faith in magic. Then there are Choi Sung Eun(Yoon Ah Yi) and Hwang In Youp(Na Il Deung). Both did an amazing job conveying all the emotions.
Music:-
I gave 7/10 to music not because of the songs it has. I pretty much skipped all the songs. What I admire is the background music. It toned perfectly with the emotions it was dealing with at the moment. That element added a lot of meaning to the drama.
Now not-so-bright part.
it looks magical, but is it really? There are several occasions where Ri-Eul( the magician ) gives some temporary peace to the disturbed minds of YAY and NID with his dazzling and cheerful magic. But in my pov, the drama is about the cause of those disturbed minds.
Throughout the drama, it points out how disappointing the majority of the "adults" (the left out ones are the father of two girls and the first love of Ri-Eul) are and how much they fail to protect the little lives around them.
The drama addresses several social issues in subtle yet powerful ways such as, how bad parental influence can be, the consequences of neglecting to give the mind a bit of rest, irresponsible parents, and partial teachers.
My advice is if you are looking for a drama that can cheer you up and keep your mind at ease, this is not your cup of tea. Very addicting so start watching only if you are ready to see and understand the brutality of society for can leave you depressed for several hours straight.
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I wanted to love it so much…
I’m actually really sad I didn’t enjoy this more. It could be because this one of the dramas I was looking forward to & I had high expectations. JCW and HIY are high on my list of faves, I wasn’t disappointed in their acting here, but I don’t feel like the characters were written out that great. So much happened in the end, it felt rushed & left a few characters without closure.I did enjoy the fact that it was a musical, fantasy genre. Some songs felt misplaced or a bit off to me but it wasn’t too bad. Def a handful of beautiful scenes where the cinematography was nice. I think overall, I felt that the characters & some parts of the storyline really needed some nuance. It could be it needed a few more episodes to be flushed out all the way. Seems that many folks enjoyed it & compared it to the webtoon—I think I might have to give the webtoon a shot. But as for the drama, it left me wanting so much more & it, unfortunately, was not memorable for me.
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Good acting by most but strange plot
Large age difference between Chang wook and Choi Sung-eun is way too large (9 years). It is weird IMHO. The plot is strange and doesn't make sense. Even though I didn't like this drama, seeing the great actors Kim Hye-eun and Yoo Jae Myung working together is extremely special.I was impressed by the acting of Hwang In Yeop because his role is arguably the most challenging to pull off. Ji Hye Won was also impressive. She convincingly played a protagonist role. I look forward to watching their work in future.
Chang wook's performance wasnt compelling. He plays himself again rather than the character. I loved his work in Healer and K2 but since then his performances haven't been noteworthy. He should stick to action and musicals.
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Sky Castle Meets Cinderella
I related to many things in the story and characters and so was completely absorbed in what would happen to them and how they would overcome their obstacles. I smiled, I laughed, I cried and then back again until the story ended but will always live on in my heart. This is one of those stories that comes along once in a long while. Everything about it is perfect. A wonderful and meaningful story, an exceptional cast, great direction, and all done in six episodes. Thank you to Netflix and the Sound of Magic team who came together to work on and share this magical story.Was this review helpful to you?
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I've been robbed
I deduced half a star because WHY THE FUCK ARE THERE NO MORE EPISODES 😭😭This was honestly such a masterpiece that it's only problem is that it ended.
I would've loved if they had explored more on their futures especially Na Ildeung. I Just have so many questions after the last episode that I don't know what to do with myself! Did Rieul ever return? What path did Ildeung choose? Did him and Ahyi keep in touch? so many questions with no answers 😭😭😭.
But I guess it's just fair though, the show gave us enough answers at the end it's only fair that it leaves some things out for us to dwell on; it's just that I grew quite attached to the characters that I can't help but worry about them now. I even kept worrying about Bella the entirety of the last episode 😭.
Also I would've loved if we had more interactions between Rieul and Ildeung. These two are almost two faces of the same coin, yet all the attention was given to Ahyi's relationship with him. I get that she's the main character and all that but still— Ildeung was more than worthy of sharing some of her spotlight at the end too.
Anyways, thats just what I thought, All in all this is a great show. One that will always leave it's butterfly mark on your heart🦋.
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This healed a part of me!!!!
This drama is like a dreamy, bittersweet fairytale with a dark twist. It’s visually stunning, emotionally deep, and full of magic—both literal and metaphorical. Ji Chang-wook plays a mysterious magician who’ll make you question what’s real and what’s not, and he’s so good at pulling you into his world.It touches on growing up, pressure, and losing innocence, but still holds onto that spark of wonder. Plus, the music is beautiful and gives the whole thing this soft, almost haunting vibe. It's different from your usual K-dramas—but in a really refreshing way.
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I NEED MORE
It was so lovely and soooo touching. I am sad it only has 6 episodes. Amazing Cast and goah i cant find the words i am just sad its over now 🥺🥺Not to mention how handsome our two main male characters are. The magician is perfectly casted 100% suits him so well! I laughed, i smiles and i cried. A emotional roallercoaster ride. Gosh i really wish there would be more even if it wiuld only have been one more episode for reasons i dont wanna spoil but those who watched may know what i mean. Please enjoy watching it as much as i did.Was this review helpful to you?
Are all of us losers?
The storyline finished showing us that a person that is unable to fit in a society gets a mark, a brand. This brand will pursue this person all her life and so, parents are, according to the storyline, impelled to conduct her children through the right track. What if this person does not fit the brand given? As per my experience in life, a lot of people gets an early brand in her life and this brand is simple to outline: if you make what your parents expect, you lose your soul; if you make what you want, society brands you as a loser. The storyline in this drama explained it in a beautiful and romantic way but at the same time all characters showed their weaknesses, acquired from birth or impelled later by society.As a subplot it is importan to mention the easeness with which some child and teen molesters live. The man who plays this part represents excellently the way in which many of them escape the society's punishment. He does not allow the teen expression, he sells an image of a victim instead of the molester he really is and he even commits a bigger crime to hide his sins (using this word legally not religiously). And a big part of the problem is the society and his male rights orientation as if the males were the only drivers of the wellness.
I loved this drama as a multidimensional mirror of many issues in our societies and I think that is a well built work having magic and music making a perfect mixture to avoid the heaviness of the central plot. I cannot avoid mention its shortness, maybe if longer they would not have found the way to save the characters from the real punishment all of them deserved. I believe.
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Nice to watch, but.....
Though I am a fan of JCW, I could not rate any higher than 7. It is nice to watch, probably because it's musical and helps to make the watch pleasant. Somehow, it just feel that something is missing and story not complete or fulfilled. The story seems to be too heavy on Ah Yi and lesser on the 2 MLs and the back story for II Deung is pretty minimal. Even for Ri Eul, I was waiting so long to see his back story in his younger days that made him like that... It only came in the last episode with like less than 10 minutes about his middle school life, so it is quite disappointing to see that. Though screen time may be similar for JCW and Choi Sung Eun but it looks like Ah Yi is the key character in this story with Ri Eul and II Deung as supporting. So, in terms of story plot, it is definitely lacking for JCW and II Deung.Re-watch value: not for me. But the songs are nice, I can always go to Spotify to listen to the songs.
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Well, that was interesting.
I find it intriguing thatthis musical was based on a webtoon. How did they get the music into the webtoon? Probably didn't , and it was my feeling that the show would have been better without songs. I didn't care for them - they struck me as uninspired and disrupted the flow of the narrative, But it was an interesting experiment, and I give them points for trying something new, even if I personally didn't care for it.I was pretty bored by the first 3 episodes but decided to stick it out. It took and unexpected turn and got darker - and much improved - as it went on. It's a theme that I'm sure resonates strongly with Korean teens, and probably with all teens under serious academic pressure from their families. A lot of what the parents said seemed over the top, but perhaps that is really what Asian parents feel. It's not a stance that , as a very liberal American parent , can imagine doing to my child, who dropped out of high school with my blessings and was earning more at 20 than I ever earned as a school teacher. For me, the real takeaway was, have faith in your children. They can figure out their own lives better than we ca.n
As for this show, it's original and well done. And if you are not totally in love with Ji Chang-Wook by the end, I can't imagine what you have been thinking.
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Annara Sumanara 'Do you believe in magic?'
A sound of magic is a drama combines elements of magic, musical, mystery. The story was a little boring at first, for some reason I didn't really feel it. Like.. something is missing. Maybe because the concept of disney kdrama is still new to me. Concepts like this are usually shown in theaters. I think it's better if the singing scene is reduced, so that the emotional story can be conveyed more.But the voice of the actors is good, the songs are also good. I like the song by Hwang Inyeop in eps 3 and IU-knees in ep 4. As the episodes add up, I'm curious about Ri Eul's character. He's so gray, I wonder if Ri Eul is a magician who uses magic tricks, or a human who actually has magical abilities. I also wonder if Ri Eul is a good person or a bad person. The story of Na Ildeung and Yoon Ah Yi is a common topic in Korean dramas. Na Ildeung with parents' demands to be the best in everything, Yoon Ah Yi who is a smart student but has financial difficulties and family problems. Hwang Inyeop's face is youthful and still fits the role of a high school student. Ri Eul serves to comfort and enlighten Yoon Ah Yi and Na Il Deung through his magic.
My curiosity regarding Ri Eul was answered in the last two episodes though not all. I didn't really like the ending where Ri Eul disappeared like magic and all the criminal charges against him were not proven. I need an answer where did he go? And the secrets behind the magic. Even so, this drama has a good message. There are many life lessons in it. worth it to watch because the duration is also short.
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Do You Believe in Magic?
What could be better than to have this mere question capturing the essence of this series? Sound of Magic, starring the all rounder Ji Changwook is one amazing masterpiece with a pinch of twists but tons of pixie dusts, that's fantasy. If you're a fantasy lover, this drama calls your name. The Sound of Magic plays with this idea constantly, combining elements of The Miracle on 34th Street, Goblin and Extracurricular, blending them together into a beautifully surreal and incredibly thought provoking series. What begins as a fantastic journey into the world of magic soon takes a dark turn as we’re left to question exactly what we’ve seen >•<I’m being careful not to go into spoilers here but suffice to say, The Sound of Magic is a magical series; a wonderful, hedonistic ride boasting strong themes at the heart of this one that gives it a good amount of depth.
Magic tricks aside, The Sound of Magic also has a smattering of dream sequences, interesting choreography and some breath-taking shots of Korea too.
The Sound of Magic won’t be for everyone but the series does a fantastic job fleshing out all of its characters, delivering a simple but effective story and layering all of that with thought provoking and relevant themes about society and our place in the world. The rest is upon your verdict! I could go hours for how perfect this show was and how massive potentials it holds for season2!
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